A loop of Loch Garten and Loch Mallachie from Boat of Garten — Cairngorms National Park

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A loop of Loch Garten and Loch Mallachie from Boat of Garten — Cairngorms National Park

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A loop of Loch Garten and Loch Mallachie from Boat of Garten — Cairngorms National Park

01:52

7.12km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.67 km

Bog Woodland Observation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bog woodland is an important habitat for many animals, insects and birds. This area has been preserved to allow them to flourish here. You are asked to stay on the boardwalks.

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2.99 km

Loch Garten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled amidst gorgeous woodland to the northeast of Aviemore, Loch Garten is a beautifully tranquil place for a stroll. It's a treat for birders, with many species to spot such as ospreys and capercaillie. In summer, watch dragonflies and damselflies darting about, while you can also spy common lizards.

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4.17 km

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

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This small and secluded loch is extremely tranquil. It is surrounded by forest on three sides but opens up on the southwest banks and affords the perfect place to watch the sunset.

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7.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

1.90 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

847 m

745 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 23 October

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Comments

January 26, 2023,L. Garten & Mallachie round

Easy and pleasant walk to while away an hour ot two. Easy to find car park and close to facilities im Boat of Garten. A couple of muddy spots but generally good paths you can manage in trail shoes. Beautiful views and stunning woodland ecosystems.

April 30, 2023,Door Abernethy forest langs 3 lochs

Beautiful walk through protected Scottish coniferous forest in Abernethy Nature Reserve. The trails near Loch Garten tend to be relatively busy, but this less well-known route was surprisingly quiet. On this day with heavy clouds, a pleasant alternative to a walk (without a view) at height 👍🏻

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